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Strike by Russian Iskander mobile ballistic missile system

The Russian Defence Ministry on Wednesday released video of what it said was a missile launch from one of its Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile systems.

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US leads calls for sanctions on North Korea after latest missile test

The United States has led calls for increased sanctions on North Korea, following Pyong-Yang’s first long-range missile test for almost five years.

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North Korea releases images of interballistic missile launch

The launch was the first time Pyongyang has fired the missiles at full range since 2017.

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North Korea 'test-fired biggest intercontinental ballistic missile'

Kim Jong Un, the country's leader, vowed to expand North Korea's “nuclear war deterrent” while preparing for a “long-standing confrontation” with the United States.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile toward sea

North Korea fired at least one suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, its neighbours' militaries said.

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North Korea testing new intercontinental missiles

American missile defence and reconnaissance forces in the Pacific have been placed in a state of “enhanced readiness” in preparation for a full-range test, a senior administration official said Thursday.

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Which weapons are being used in the war in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian army is outgunned and outmanned in comparison to the Russian army. Here is some of the battlefield tech being used in the invasion.

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Russia launches massive drills of its nuclear forces

Russia said it launched a massive drill of its strategic nuclear forces on Saturday, amid tensions with Ukraine

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North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in 6th launch in 2022

North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its sixth round of weapons launches this month, South Korea said.

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North Korea fires short-range missiles in 4th launch this year

North Korea has been ramping up tests in recent months of new, potentially nuclear-capable missiles designed to be maneuverable and fly at low altitudes.

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North Korea fires missiles for third time this year after US sanctions

Pyongyang's third weapons launch this month is seen as a reprisal for fresh sanctions imposed by the Biden administration for its continuing missile tests.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

During Kim’s 10-year rule, North Korea has performed 62 rounds of ballistic missile tests, compared with nine rounds during his grandfather and state founder Kim Il Sung’s 46-year rule, and 22 rounds during Kim Jong Il’s 17-year rule.

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North Korea calls for unity on anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death

To mark the anniversary, citizens offered flowers and paid homage before giant bronze statues of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung at Pyongyang’s Mansu Hill.

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North Korea fires short-range missile to sea in latest test

It comes as North Korean Ambassador Kim Song used his speech on the last day of the U.N. General Assembly to justify his country’s development of a “war deterrent” to defend against U.S. threats.

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North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles

The North’s resumption of testing activity is likely an attempt at pressuring the Biden administration over the diplomatic freeze.

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North Korea confirms missile tests as Biden warns of US response

The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the two “new-type tactical guided projectiles” accurately hit the target off the eastern coast on Thursday.

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North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea has a history of testing new U.S. administrations with missile launches and other provocations aimed at forcing the Americans back to the negotiating table.

Russia

Russia's hypersonic missile put on combat duty

Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier this week that the country is leading the world with an entire new class of weapons.

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Russia test-launches new anti-ballistic missile

Russian Defence Ministry on Tuesday (June 4) released a video showing a test-launch of a new anti-ballistic missile from Sary Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan

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North Korea holds military parade without ballistic missiles

No long-range missiles were on display on Sunday as North Korea staged a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.